Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility

Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 2566 Treasure Drive in Santa Barbara, California 93105. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and maintains a licensed capacity of 63 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting patients under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the highest rating available on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating reflects performance across three measured domains. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, also the highest tier, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating stands at 4 stars, indicating staffing levels above the national average in terms of both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, providing a reference point for comparison. Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals and families evaluating payment options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (805) 687-0701 to confirm current accepted insurance plans, private pay arrangements, and any additional financial assistance programs that may be available through the facility or affiliated organizations. When placed in the context of national skilled nursing facility data, Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility performs above the national average across all four rating categories measured by CMS. The national overall average of 3.0 stars serves as a baseline, and this facility's ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures all meet or exceed that benchmark. Located in Santa Barbara County, the facility is one of several skilled nursing options in the region, and its CMS data provides a standardized basis for comparison among facilities of similar size and type. Prospective residents, family members, and care coordinators may use this information alongside on-site visits and consultations with medical professionals when evaluating long-term or post-acute care placement decisions.